# Broken Bottle Bikers The Glass Rider Symbolizes the Current Speed of Life and Consumption By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-rider References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/02/21/the-glass-rider-by-studio-re-creation.php) & [studio-re-creation](http://www.studio-re-creation.com/) At first glance, the Glass Rider looks realistic enough to pass for a living and breathing biker. Yet this is actually a [stunning sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera) made out of [broken drinking glasses and liquor bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnnie-walker-blue-ultra). Created by [Studio Re-Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series), the Glass Rider "symbolizes the fragility of the current speed of life and its consumption's," states the company. I just wish there were more of these intriguing images to look through. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Art:** Creating visually stunning sculptures from recycled materials offers opportunities to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly art. - **Symbolic Sculptures:** The use of symbolic sculptures like the Glass Rider presents a trend towards art that conveys deeper meanings and messages. - **Upcycled Design:** The Glass Rider showcases the trend of transforming discarded materials into unique and visually appealing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of recycled materials and symbolic sculptures to create unique and impactful artworks. - **Sustainable Consumer Goods:** The upcycled design trend seen in the Glass Rider presents an opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly products from recycled materials. - **Waste Management:** The demand for upcycled design provides opportunities for waste management companies to collaborate with artists and designers to repurpose waste materials into valuable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Futuristic Transparent Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rat-race-cafe-racer.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-caf-racer.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Sculptural Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles.md)